Global Occupational Health Manager

Global Occupational Health Manager Req ID #:  68271 Location: 

Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 US For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary

We are seeking aGlobal Occupational Health Manager for our Corporate site located in Wilmington, MA. The Global Occupational Health Managerwill provide strategic direction and oversight of global occupational health services; manage outsourced vendor relationship, cost and performance; ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements; continually assess policies and programs and drive change as appropriate; collaborate with site leadership, EHS&S, Legal, Risk Management and HR to effectively communicate, implement and administer all occupational health programs. Responsibilities:

The following are responsibilities related to the Global Occupational Health Manager: Develop and oversee occupational health strategy to create and maintain employee wellness, disease prevention and medical monitoring programs to comply with government and non-government accrediting agencies. all Charles River sites Regularly assess market trends, legal and regulatory changes, and the company’s strategic and financial objectives. Partner with internal stakeholders to develop recommendations and obtain approval; lead communication and implementation of changes to ensure we offer compliant, consistent, leading-edge programs and processes that align with the business’s needs and objectives. Manage vendor relationships through clearly defined expectations, roles, deliverables, and budgets; ensure vendor delivers compliant occupational health services consistent with Charles River's business objectives, policies and procedures, including onsite medical treatment for work-related injury/illness, emergency response, medical surveillance, hazard identification and prevention programs, case management, and pre-placement/post-offer/return to work physical exams. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements. Partner with Risk Management, EHS&S, HR, Legal and external vendors to ensure roles, responsibilities and accountability are clearly defined to deliver timely, accurate reporting and management of Workers Compensation claims and return to work procedures/accommodations for work- and non-work-related leaves and disabilities. Partner with business and EHS&S to support successful internal and external audits and inspections. Provide strategic insights and support to all safety, incident, crisis and threat management committees, initiatives and activities. Minimum Requirements:

The following are minimum requirements related to the Global Occupational Health Manager position: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, active RN or NP License Ten (10) years of experience in medical field and a minimum 5 years of Occupational Health experience in corporate setting. Must possess strong vendor management, project management, communication design and delivery, collaboration, and people leadership skills and experience. Requires broad, deep understanding of occupational health safety regulations and protocols Basic knowledge of safety, ergonomics, toxicology, and epidemiology. Strong clinical background and knowledge of medical treatment protocols required. Experience with governmental regulations and community health principles applicable to occupational and environmental health and safety. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to make critical health decisions in emergency situations and day to day decisions dealing with health of employees. Ability to make independent nursing judgments, solve problems. Preferred Qualifications:

The following are preferred qualifications related to the Global Occupational Health Manager position: Master’s degree in Nursing Certified Occupational Health Nurse – C.O.H.N.

About Corporate Functions 

The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 80 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet

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